52 total dogs
No findings
James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC
Bloomfield, IA
Multiple Licenses at AddressLLC Info Available
Breeder Snapshot
James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Bloomfield, Iowa. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was January 27, 2026, with 52 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 4 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 52
- USDA Citations
- 4
- USDA License
- 42-A-1521
- USDA License Exp
- 1/25/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC raises the following breed(s): Alaskan Malamute, Beagle, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Siberian Husky, Yorkie.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC — USDA License 42-A-1521
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42 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The licensee is currently using a bottle of Vetericyn to treat an injured dog.”
⚠️ Sanitation“There is a heavy infestation of flies in the outdoor dog runs on the south side of the kennel building.”
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44 total dogsNo findings
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49 total dogsNo findings
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46 total dogsNo findings
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49 total dogsNo findings
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32 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The written program of veterinary care is incomplete.”
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32 total dogsNo findings
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26 total dogsNo findings
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51 total dogsNo findings
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52 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 42-A-1431 (Ivan Yoder) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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60 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“An adult male grey and tan Yorkie (microchip number 096-849-356) has a heavily matted right eye.”
⚠️ Records“The black and white male Boston terrier with the abnormal right eye does not have an official form of identification.”
⚠️ Records“Official dogs on hand sheets (7005's) have 3 Siberian huskies recorded but there were 18 adult huskies counted by the inspector.”
⚠️ Housing“Condition and site. The area in the three sided shelter used to store feed had a pile of empty feed sacks on the floor.”
⚠️ Housing“Surfaces. There is a metal self-feeder in the enclosure containing a white French bulldog that is rusted on the bottom portion.”
⚠️ Sanitation“Within the three sided shelter is a primary enclosure containing a white French bulldog.”
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1 total dogsNo findings
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85 total dogs⚠️ Housing · Repeat
“Condition and site. The area in the three sided shelter used to store feed has a pile of empty feed sacks on the floor.”
⚠️ Housing · Repeat“Surfaces. The wooden shelter being used by an adult male Boston terrier and female beagle has been scratched and or chewed by the dogs around the front entrance and inside.”
⚠️ Outdoor Housing“At the time of inspection the inspector's Kestrel device recorded an outdoor air temperature of 34.3 degrees Fahrenheit.”
⚠️ Outdoor Housing“Within the outdoor housing facility there is an enclosure containing an adult male Boston terrier and a female beagle.”
⚠️ Sanitation · Repeat“The licensee stated the excreta in the primary enclosures in the outdoor housing area are scraped out of the enclosures on a daily basis.”
⚠️ Sanitation“There are bird droppings on the inside and outside of a food receptacle being used by one dog in the outdoor housing area.”
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5 total dogsNo findings
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38 total dogs⚠️ Records · Repeat
“Official USDA dog on hand sheets (7005's) need to be updated.”
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38 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
“There is a 240 ml bottle containing SpectoGard/Scour-Chek (spectinomycin oral solution 50 mg for pig scours) at the facility and deemed ready for use.”
⚠️ Records · Repeat“There are two records of disposition forms (APHIS 7006) that are inaccurate and incomplete.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
LLC Details
- Name: Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC
- Formed: August 31, 2015, in Iowa
- Status: Inactive
- Agent: JAMES I YODER
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 42-A-1521. The license expiration date on file is 1/25/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 52 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 4 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC located?
James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC's facility is registered in Bloomfield, IA according to USDA records.
Has James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC held more than one USDA license?
James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC's current USDA license is 42-A-1521. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view James Yoder — Taylor Ridge Kennel LLC's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
